Just by staying focused on my diet and following a few general health tips, I’ve managed to lose 23 pounds over the last five months, and it looks like the weight is going to keep coming off. This is the longest that I’ve ever stayed committed to a single diet, and it’s also the most weight that I’ve ever lost at once; I’m pretty proud of my accomplishments.

Just by staying focused on my diet and following a few general health tips, I’ve managed to lose 23 pounds over the last five months, and it looks like the weight is going to keep coming off. This is the longest that I’ve ever stayed committed to a single diet, and it’s also the most weight that I’ve ever lost at once; I’m pretty proud of my accomplishments.
So what have I been doing differently? It’s easier to stick to a healthier lifestyle this time because I can really feel the changes making a difference in my quality of life. I believe that this positive reinforcement will help me stay dedicated to this lifestyle for some time to come. Here are a few of the fundamental concepts that I’ve incorporated into my new, healthy lifestyle.
First, I’m no longer consuming any form of artificial sugar as a part of my diet. I’ve thrown out cane sugar too, so the only sugar in my diet comes from healthy fruits and vegetables.
High fructose corn syrup is first on the list of sweeteners that I make sure to avoid. Many believe that this substance can lead to weight gain as well as diabetes.
You might think that cutting out this ingredient would be easy, but take a look at the nutrition labels on the foods in your home to make sure. It can even be found in bread and ketchup.
My regular exercise schedule has also helped tremendously. I’m now running five days per week, constantly increasing the distances and running them in a shorter amount of time. My body needed time to adjust to this rigorous schedule, but I now feel great after a run and it certainly helps in burning calories as well.
Lastly, I’ve stopped drinking diet sodas. I’ve been seeing more and more research suggesting that they can actually be quite counterproductive for people trying to lose weight, even though they typically contain less than 5 calories.
Those advocating against diet sodas claim that the chemicals in these drinks actually trick your brain into thinking that you’re consuming sugar, which causes it to react as if you had just ingested a large quantity of sugar. It’s always safer to avoid chemicals in artificial drinks and stick to water instead.
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